Budget Boater

Texas

United States

Profile Information:

I am:: A professional builder
What boat (s) are you building or do you own?: My first boat at 21 was a Cal 30 sloop, then I later rebuilt a Tangaroa MK IV. I moved on to a Colvin Gazelle lug schooner, then built a Tiki 30. We just finished a Tiki 38 in 2017, and we are now building a Modified Narai MKIV.
Country, City, and State?: USA - Central Texas
About me or us?: Wharram Boat Builders
Looking to?: Share stories, photos, techniques, and the things I have learned
Website:: http://BudgetBoater.com

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curt goodnight

Hi- Thank you for this website [my donation was via my Company] what a tremendous resource! Sincerely hope there has been some "pay off" for you.

I have a question regarding your cargo strap tie down beams [Tiki30] i want to do this as well - are there specific modifications you would recommend ? Add ply reinforcement to slope portion? add wood to eliminate the area of no strap/beam contact from top to bottom of beam? a formed channel to prevent any strap lateral movement? Thanks again. I am now building beams so there has begun to be an 'end' in sight. Perhaps someday a visit to you in Texas[? ] can happen. Thanks, Curt

Aug 11, 2014
curt goodnight

Thanks for the reply- yeah- i long ago decided that cargo straps [ratchet style] had to be the better set up. I knew you had plenty of sail time with them- glad I can go w/ stock construction.

Aug 11, 2014
Shaun

Thanks Matey, hopefully it won't take too long to resurrect her and get water under the keels as it should be!

Jun 18, 2015